Lake District

A view over two lakes — A view over Buttermere and Crummock Water

A view of Great Gable from Lingmell Summit in Wasdale Cumbria — Great Gable, bought by climbers returning after the Great War, entrusted to our hands for all time

Home of Beatrix Potter, dramatic landscapes and fascinating history.

A family enjoying the sun on the lawn at Allan Bank in Grasmere

Spring family adventures in the Lake District

Plan a family hike - for little legs or big, embark on a true outdoors adventure sleeping under canvas, become a nature detective for the day or simply kick back and play a traditional board game indoors. Whether you’re entertaining little ones or teens, we’ve an action packed spring in the Lake District.

What's on?

Commemorating WW1 in the Lake District

We were gifted England’s highest mountain, Scafell Pike and 13 other Lake District summits as war memorials to look after on behalf of the nation.

A Great Gift

Women of the Lake District

Meet the women of the Lake District - we're sharing their stories and experiences with exhibitions at our places in the Lakes.

Women of the Lakes

The 13 valleys of the Lake District - a new World Heritage Site

The Lakes is home to 13 valleys. Read about the history of each of them, and how they make up the World Heritage Site.

Lake District valleys

What's new in the Lakes?

Responsible dog walking in the Lake District

On behalf of our 90 tenant farmers and graziers in the Lakes, our rangers are reminding dog owners to keep their four legged friends close at heel and under control near livestock and ground-nesting birds as the season reaches its peak.

A view down the Greenburn valley looking south east

Greenburn Hydro Project

Providing energy from water since the 15th century, the once industrial Greenburn valley in Little Langdale is now home to the Lake District's newest hydroelectric project. Discover the site's Stone Age history and find out how it will provide green energy for years to come.